The Big Issue Australia

"Merry Christmas to all my customers. I am having a quiet Christmas this year, then back to work for the Boxing Day sales. I have been at my spot for about 18 years and have many regular special customers. Thank you for buying the magazine from me. Happy New Year and hope your next year is even better." Our amazing cover star Con sells on Bourke St Mall, Melbourne 🎄🌟 📸 James Braund

"Looking forward to getting some new accommodation next year, and some good things happening. I’m looking forward to Christmas lunch – the classics like ham and turkey, celebrated with everyone. There are some good things happening next year, and I look forward to getting some new accommodation. Wish yous a happy Christmas and New Year, make sure to enjoy it!" Wayne sells The Big Issue (and the 2025 Calendar!) in Adelaide Arcade.

The Big Issue vendors have been celebrating the festive season at our annual Christmas parties with lots of food, laughter and elf-ies 😂🎄 Thanks to our friends at Origin Energy Foundation for volunteering and helping to spread the Christmas cheer!

Thank you to the Hon. Sue M Ellery MLC and Western Australian Government for their incredible commitment of $1.5 million for The Big Issue to establish a National Customer Support Centre in WA. Run through our Women’s Workforce program, the National Customer Support Centre will create employment for up to 100 women experiencing marginalisation and disadvantage over the next five years, giving them the opportunity to earn a meaningful income and positively change their lives. For nearly 15 years, The Big Issue Women’s Workforce program has provided low-barrier work opportunities for women who are experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. We’re excited and motivated to continue providing these opportunities for more women on the margins. 

"Christmas is about family and friends, past and present. People see their loved ones and pay their respects. I think about the past vendors, and they are all in my hearts, because we’re one big family. This Christmas, I’ll be going to Melbourne to see my godparents. Last time I saw them it was 1990 – I haven’t seen them since! Merry Christmas everyone." Beautiful words Dom ❤️ Dom sells outside The Cutting Board, Brisbane CBD.

"If you haven’t seen me around as much this year, it’s because I had liver cancer and related health issues. It was quite an experience being in hospital, and I struggled to get back on my feet. Slowly but surely I’m getting back into it. My great hope is that my further therapies turn out well, and that we all get stronger and carry on. Thank you to everyone who has given me support over the years – and there are hundreds of thousands of you out there. Everybody should keep up their good spirits, whatever’s happened lately: the sun is shining, the sky is blue and we’ll all come through!" Louis sells The Big Issue at Southern Cross Station, Melbourne.

"2024 got off to a good start. I went fishing in Dromana. I also bought some great headphones: they’re noise-cancelling and all. They’re perfect because I love listening to music. I’m trying to get to Dromana again this year with a mate. Can’t wait for Christmas dinner with the family either. I’d like to say thank you to all my customers for buying the mag and supporting me. This year I’ve really put in the hours, saving some money – and I’m proud of how hard I worked. I’m loving seeing the Myer Christmas windows at my pitch. It’s a special time of year. Merry Christmas to all!" James sells The Big Issue outside Myer Bourke St.

“I am very thankful and lucky to have my customers look out for me. I enjoy talking to them every day. It makes my day. And I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I am really looking forward to 2025 and selling more magazines.” Great work Charles! 🌟

Save the date – The Big Sell returns in 2025! 📅 Our annual fundraising event The Big Sell will be back in 2025, this time held nationally on our birthday, 16 June 2025. 🎉 Thanks to everyone's support this year we were able to raise over $70,000 to help the hard working Big Issue vendors. We'd love for you to join us again in 2025 and help raise even more, register your interest at thebigsell.org.au

"I’m looking forward to spending time with family and going fishing in the summer holidays. I’ll be eating lots of chicken/turkey on Christmas Day, that’s for sure! To be honest, I’m excited to keep selling The Big Issue next year and the 2025 Calendar (as I’m in it!). Enjoy your holidays everyone!" Ron sells at Central Station, Adelaide Arcade and Bupa Dental. Pick up a 2025 calendar from your local vendor or our online store https://lnkd.in/dXUXEU5